Strawberry-Banana French Toast From Vegan Cookbook for Teens

Name: Strawberry-Banana French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8-10 strawberries, (tops trimmed and thinly sliced); 2 bananas (1 medium ripe and one very ripe, peeled); 1 1/2 cups unsweetened nondairy milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Vegan butter (for cooking and serving); 3 slices day-old French bread, (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices); Real maple syrup (for serving)

by Barb on June 15, 2021

Vegan Cookbook for Teens is officially on sale today! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can do it right now. And while you’re waiting for it to show up in your mailbox, let’s talk about this Strawberry-Banana French Toast! If you’ve ever wondered “Can vegans eat French toast?” well the answer is HECK YAH THEY CAN!

With just 8 ingredients (including the butter and syrup for serving), my French toast makes for an indulgent-yet-simple breakfast or brunch perfect for any morning.

I’m also a huge fan of brinner (breakfast for dinner) so don’t limit this to just mornings.

I’m still in need of a pinch when my eyes get all starry thinking about how this is my fifth cookbook, and I’m so grateful for all the support you guys have shown over the years. When I get emails or messages on social media telling me how much your kids love making recipes from one of my books, or how my recipes have helped someone go vegan and get healthier and happier, my heart is so full it could just explode. Love you guys! ❤️

Okay, enough of the sappy stuff. Here’s a shot of the recipe from the book (I just love how the talented team at Calisto designed it!), and you can scroll down for a printable version.

And please don’t forget to order a copy for yourself or that special teen in your life!

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Print Recipe

Strawberry-Banana French Toast

I thought I'd have to give up French toast when I first went vegan, but it wasn't true! It's easy to make with plant-based ingredients–and definitely just as delicious. If strawberries aren't in season, use your favorite fruit. Blueberries would be great!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: Barb

Ingredients

8-10 strawberries, tops trimmed and thinly sliced
2 bananas 1 medium ripe and one very ripe, peeled
1 1/2 cups unsweetened nondairy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Vegan butter for cooking and serving
3 slices day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
Real maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Prepare the fruit. Place the strawberries in a small bowl. Thinly slice the less-rip banana and add it to the bowl. Set aside.
Mix the batter. Place the riper banana in a medium bowl. Mash with the back of a fork, then whisk in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
Cook the French toast. Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt just enough butter to coat the pan. Dip the pieces of bread into the milk mixture until both sides are completely coated, then place in the hot pan. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
Serve. Place the French toast and top with slices of fruit, vegan butter, and maple syrup.

Notes

Ingredient Info: You may be wondering why it is important to use the riper banana in the batter. Bananas become sweeter as they ripen so of course we don’t want to eat green bananas. But they are also easier to mash and whisk into the batter, the riper (softer) they are.